For Dorset Dentists

Welcome to the Dorset Local Dentists Committee

The Dorset Local Dental Committee is a forum through which local
dentists and dental staff are able to come together and share news,
information, or opt in for meetings.Through this committee, dentists
and dental staff can share their expertise and look through help
files that are posted online.

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Reminder to all Dentists

Normal
surgery hours are defined with the contract
- National messages are being given that NHS expects normal
surgery hours
- Local guidance has been issued to support practices more
flexibility, by ensuring the during the Christmas period only
cover is ensured for urgent care
- Practices should ensure that systems are in place to ensure
patients seeking such urgent care are able to access urgent
care when needed
- The contract does not allow the use of telephone numbers
commencing 087, 090, 091 or 070 followed by a further eight
digits, unless the service is provided free to the caller
- Contractors have the option to provide the Area Team with
an urgent contact number, so if the worst happens the Area
Team can contact them to put in place alternative arrangements
- Contractors should ensure that messages are given to patients
who contact them by telephone or at the practice about services
can be accessed
- 111 is only the applicable route for care outside of normal
surgery hours